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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,772.46, 14,865.82 and 6,056.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,772.46, 14,865.82 and 6,056.73 is: 8,358.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,772.46 : 14,865.82 = 6,056.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,772.46/14,865.82 = 6,056.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,772.46x = 14,865.82 × 6,056.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,772.46x = 90,038,242.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,038,242.83/10,772.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,358.19

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